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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Ricardo Patton U. Po, MD

Works at hospitals in Gettysburg, PA · Waynesboro, PA · York, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Ricardo Patton U. Po, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 12 Newport Dr, Suite A, Forest Hill, MD 21050. Phone: (717) 812-7500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricardo Patton U. Po had 207 Original Medicare patients and 570 services. NPI 1942492947. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricardo Patton U. Po, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ricardo Patton U. Po accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo Patton U. Po accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ricardo Patton U. Po see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 570 services for Ricardo Patton U. Po. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricardo Patton U. Po's NPI number?
1942492947. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ricardo Patton U. Po, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients207
Services billed to Medicare570
Different services or procedures94
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)68 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)65 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)44 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)30 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Ricardo Patton U. Po works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricardo Patton U. Po at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Gettysburg HospitalGettysburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390065
  • WellSpan Waynesboro HospitalWaynesboro, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390138
  • WellSpan York HospitalYork, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390046

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricardo Patton U. Po is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ricardo Patton U. Po as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WellSpan Medical Group2,480 clinicians in the group
  • Agape Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation LP678 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Maryland →

Other colorectal surgeons in Maryland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in WellSpan Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942492947
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians